Chapter 479: Awkward Laughter

She ignored Minister Cao's stiff expression and told him to give up the idea as soon as possible.

Bei Jingchu lazily leaned back in the chair. Compared to the person sitting upright opposite her, she was too relaxed.

It was as if any outcome today didn't matter to her and no one could control her.

She didn't even look at him, and chuckled, "Do you think you have a choice? Both of my daughters are in my hands. If I spread the news that you intend to rebel, do you think Minister Cao will not be targeted by the King of Qin?"

"Who has time to care whether you are wronged or not? You have been immersed in the aristocratic family for many years, and you should know your moral character. If you have any doubts, you will be ruined."

Bei Jingchu played with the jade Buddhist beads in her hand.

It has to be said that pretending to be cool is really useful. She, Bei Jingchu, is a Buddhist in the Beijing circle of Dai Yue.

After she came back to her senses, she said to Minister Cao nonchalantly, "You said you came here because you love your daughter. I am acting with you because I see that you are older and I am giving you face."

"You don't really think you're alone, do you?"

"Who told you not to execute Sanniang immediately, but let her escape instead?"

Minister Cao had a cold expression on his face.

But when Er Niang became a spy for the Eastern Palace, he could have had the heart to execute her immediately, but she was kidnapped by the prince.

As for Sanniang's quarrel with him, he thought it was just the temper of a little girl. He did not find out that she had any connection with the Eastern Palace, so he just wanted to lock her up for a few days until she got married obediently.

As a result, she came to her sister without saying a word.

If he knew what she had done, he would never have been soft-hearted that day!

One is still easy to deal with, but now that both of his daughters have come to the East Palace, those who are extremely suspicious will not trust him no matter what.

As for killing those two unfilial daughters...

Minister Cao watched Bei Jingchu grow up and knew her methods. If he really killed the person she was protecting right under her nose.

Not to mention his official career, his life will be ruined.

Bei Jingchu also felt Minister Cao's unwillingness.

She kindly consoled him, "Your conditions are not bad, actually."

"When all the noble families are gone, won't you be the largest family?"

Anyway, she thought her hell joke was a little funny, so she laughed a few times to lighten the mood.

Minister Cao: “…” I couldn’t laugh.

But he didn't dare to offend the prince, so he could only put on a frowning smile.

"Hahaha."

The atmosphere became even more awkward.

It was not until Bei Jingchu left that Minister Cao reacted.

No, aren't you here to negotiate terms today pretending to love your daughter?

How come I haven't received any promises and yet I'm asked to give a token of my allegiance?

He had been immersed in officialdom for decades, yet he was tricked by a little girl!

Minister Cao left cursing, but at the same time he couldn't help but feel relieved.

He felt that the possibility of the King of Qin being helped to ascend to the throne was smaller than they had previously imagined.

He could only comfort himself in his heart that even if the family business shrank, it would be his daughters who would inherit it in the future, not outsiders.

After comforting myself in this way, I feel much better.

Minister Cao acted quickly and soon exposed the shameful activities of his colleagues.

Many of them are the backbone of the Qin Wang Party.

After this move, he was almost killed by the looks of his colleagues at the court meeting.

After the court session, someone questioned him: "Do you think you can become the prince's running dog by selling us out?"

"It's impossible for a fence-sitter like you to become a trusted confidant!"

Minister Cao was spit on and wiped his face.

He was simply forced into a desperate situation by his unfilial daughter.

Besides, what's the point of having confidants for an old man? He is old, and it's time for his concubines to have sex.

He then blocked all the reprisals from the Qin Party, and even though he thought the frame-up was unstoppable, someone secretly sent him evidence.

Only then did he realize that the Prince's party was so widespread in the dark, and so slippery that it was impossible to catch them.

Thinking of this, Cao Shi's heart ached even more. He wondered how many of them were little traitors like his unfilial daughter.

What a sin!

He wanted to seek comfort from his two new concubines and enjoy the tenderness and kindness of these beauties.

The two aunts were of similar age and got along well with each other, and gradually their friendship became good.

Seeing him coming, an aunt who was chewing fruit nudged her friend and said, "Look, your husband."

My friend frowned in disgust and shook his head.

"No, your husband."

"Your husband."

"Your husband."